Law and Justice: what history's greatest minds said
Courts, rulers and the rule of law, quoted from the founders, scripture and the people who enforced or resisted it.
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The Old Testament
- What does the Old Testament say about justice?
The Old Testament demands concrete justice through law and procedure, condemns its corruption by rulers and judges, and requires acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly before God.
Theodore Roosevelt
- What did Theodore Roosevelt say about trusts and big business?
Theodore Roosevelt distinguished between good and bad trusts based on conduct, not size. He opposed predatory practices and sought governmental regulation to make corporations serve the public interest.
George Washington
- What did George Washington say about the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington viewed the Whiskey Rebellion as a dangerous test of constitutional government's survival. He mobilized militia to enforce law and prevent the defiance of duly passed legislation.
Martin Luther King Jr.
- What did MLK say about police and justice?
Martin Luther King Jr. argued that police enforcing unjust laws do not uphold true justice but merely enforce power, and that order without justice is suppression, not peace.
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